Social Security & Disability Attorneys Serving North Charleston & Summerville, South Carolina
Some injuries are severe enough that a worker is never able to return to work. As difficult as it can be to obtain short-term benefits, successfully filing a permanent disability claim can be far more challenging, and insurance companies vigorously fight these claims. It is important to have strong representation on your side.
These cases are extremely complex and can take a long time to resolve, so the right attorney can make a real difference in the outcome. We have worked with clients throughout the Low Country who suffered career-ending injuries, we have been successful in previous permanent disability cases, and we are ready to help you.
There is a sensitive relationship between Social Security and workers’ compensation. Depending on how your workers’ compensation claim is settled, you could lose part of your Social Security benefits. We structure your case to minimize that loss.
We have successfully handled permanent disability and Social Security claims for clients with career-ending injuries.
From the initial application through hearings and appeals, we guide you every step of the way.
We handle these claims on a contingency-fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Permanent disability claims can include lifetime medical treatment, income, and other important benefits. When you hire our firm, we thoroughly investigate your case, determine all of the benefits you will need, and work diligently to have them included in your compensation.
Social Security Disability covers individuals whose injuries or illnesses have affected their ability to earn a living. You generally qualify when you have worked for a sufficient length of time and have a medical condition that prevents you from working for at least a year. Workers pay into the system expecting it to be there when they need it — and we are here to help you receive your benefits.
Not every disabled worker is eligible for SSD benefits. Individuals who do not meet the requirements can often still receive Supplemental Security Income, a program that acts as a safety net for those who are unable to work. We can assess your situation and guide you through the application process.
Social Security Disability (SSD) is for people who have worked long enough and paid into the Social Security system. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based safety net for individuals who do not qualify for SSD.
Generally, you must have worked for a sufficient length of time and developed a medical condition, injury, or illness that prevents you from working for at least one year.
It can. The way a workers’ compensation claim is settled may reduce your Social Security benefits. We structure settlements to minimize that offset and protect what you receive.
Denials are common, especially at first. We handle appeals and hearings and will work to help you pursue the benefits you are entitled to.
Injured by someone else’s negligence? Tell us what happened and we’ll review your case at no cost.
EEOC racial discrimination case — part of a three-lawyer team representing multiple plaintiffs.
Settlement and verdict in a wrongful death case.
A defective tire and weld caused a roof crush and multiple injuries.